Rome: Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Open-Top Sightseeing Tour
Description
Discover the best of Rome along a route with 8 stops and enjoy a hop-on hop-off bus tour covering the highlights of the Eternal City. Choose from 4 ticket options to suit your schedule. If you're short on time, opt for a one-day ticket. For more flexibility, select a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour pass to explore Rome at your own pace—plus, the 72-hour ticket also includes a panoramic night tour for a magical view of the city after dark. While aboard, listen to engaging multilingual audio commentary that brings Rome’s history and culture to life. Hop off whenever you like and enjoy the freedom to explore further with bonus digital self-guided walking tours.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Luggage is not permitted on board for security reasons
- The 72-hour ticket includes a panoramic Night Tour (May to October only), which is not hop-on, hop-off
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile pass.
Reviews(2,835)
I purchased a 1 day pass and thought it was 24 hours not just the day i purchased it. We had a delay at the airport so we arrived at our hotel at 4 pm. We only could do one loop around
We're sorry to hear about your experience and completely understand your frustration. Our 1-day ticket is valid for one calendar day of service, rather than for a rolling 24-hour period. We appreciate that, due to your airport delay and late arrival at the hotel, you were only able to complete one loop of the tour and didn't get the full value you were expecting from the ticket. Kind regards, BigBusTours@VladL
Well organized trip with excellent tour guide Chiara. Really recommend the cruise option. Stunning. A must see.
Hi, Ciara, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a stunning experience and enjoyed the cruise option. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Chiara—she will be delighted to know she made your trip so memorable! We hope to welcome you on board again soon! If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Avoid this bus company in Rome! We had a bad experience, as did others. The Indian street staff were rude, could not answer relevant and simple questions, and were only interested in selling tickets; those with preexisting tickets were ignored. Many of the headphone sockets did not work and they terminated the last bus early, resulting in disappointment for many. There are many other tour bus companies in Rome.
Not what we expected at all. The tour sits in traffic most of the time and drops you quite far from all the main sights.
Hi, Lisa, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am very sorry to hear that your tour did not meet your expectations. While we strive to provide a smooth and comprehensive sightseeing experience, our buses operate on public roads, which means journey times and pace can unfortunately be impacted by city traffic and road conditions. Regarding our stops, they are carefully selected to provide the closest possible access to major landmarks while adhering to local transport and safety regulations, though a short walk to certain attractions may sometimes be required. We truly appreciate your comments, as guest feedback is essential in helping us monitor and improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
Activated 72hr ticket but could not use it except for the night tour. Didn’t not get Free gelato due to companies cumbersome policy. Gelato store needed printed tickets when we asked the bus attendant he said he can’t because he is changing shifts then the next one said he didn’t have the tickets with him we have to wait for the next bus. It was very hot and we couldn’t wait therefore we abondenes the idea. 72hr tickets for 4 people never used because it was always out of our jurisdiction or the stops being closed. Not the best experience and waste of $$
Hi, Nancy, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. I am very sorry to learn about your experience and the frustration caused regarding your 72-hour tickets, the bus stop availability, and the issues you encountered while trying to claim the free gelato. We completely understand how disappointing this must have been, especially when traveling with a group. Our goal is always to provide a smooth and enjoyable tour, and I apologize for the inconvenience and confusion you experienced with our staff and routes during your visit. For further assistance regarding your query, please contact our Customer Service team directly through our website at bigbustours.com/contact-us, ensuring you provide all relevant details of your journey and booking. Thank you for your understanding. Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam
You don’t see anything, airco is not working. So hot. Evevry stop they leave the back door open so long that it’s becomes a sauna.. just take a taxi easier better! Roof top bus have no sun cover… how is that even possible ☹️
Hi Rutger_H, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience was impacted by the heat and that the air conditioning did not meet your expectations. We understand how uncomfortable this can be, especially during warmer weather. The upper deck is open-air by design, but we appreciate your comments regarding comfort onboard and will share them with the local team for review. Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
For our first time visiting Rome, this was a great way to get a good feel for the city and see all the key historic sites. Easy and fun way to experience Rome.
Hi Sam_M! Thank you for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear that your first visit to Rome was made even more enjoyable by the tour. It's wonderful to know our service helped you discover the city's iconic landmarks in a fun and easy way. We hope to welcome you onboard again on your next adventure! Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours
We asked two different employees to help us find a bus stop both told us they would not help us since we didn’t buy our tickets directly from them. The third one we found said it’s down there by a white building. Good news there was nothing but white buildings. So unfriendly and unwilling to help. Very disappointing.
Hi Melinda, Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been when trying to find a bus stop. Providing helpful and friendly assistance to all guests, regardless of where tickets were purchased, is the standard we aim for. We're disappointed to learn this was not your experience and will share your comments with the local team for review. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours Team
There was no commentary whatsoever. All other bus tours in other cities we have been to have had a commentary This was very disappointing.
Hi Judith! Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear the commentary was not available during your tour and that this impacted your experience. If you ever encounter an issue like this, our team can assist on the day, and guests are welcome to hop off and catch the next bus or change seats if there may be a problem with the audio equipment. We appreciate your comments and will share them with our team for review. Alexandra I. @ Big Bus Tours Team
There are plenty of people helping and guiding you at each stop. The buses run every 9 minutes. It’s great if ypu want to get a sneak peak at every thing. We had the 3hr tour and my only suggestion is if you want or plan to visit these locations and take your time, a longer tour is necessary.
Hi Jen and thank you for taking the time to share your experience and recommendation. We're delighted to hear that you found our team members helpful and that the frequent service made it easy to explore the city. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the 3-Hour Taster Tour. You're absolutely right that while it's a great way to get an overview of the city's highlights, guests who wish to hop off and spend more time at the attractions may benefit from one of our longer-duration tickets. We can't wait to see you again for more unforgettable adventures! Calin@BigBusTours
